Guinea's Coup Leader Doumbouya Wins Election
Update: 2025-12-24
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Guineas coup leader, Mamady Doumbouya, is poised to win the presidential election this Sunday, following a wave of coups in West and Central Africa. With a new constitution extending the presidential term and key opponents in exile, Doumbouya faces a weak field of challengers. The launch of the Simandou iron ore mine, majority-owned by China, has boosted his popularity and resource nationalism. Despite concerns over civil liberties and press freedom, campaigns have remained peaceful, and West Africas ECOWAS bloc is sending observers.
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